Vanessa Tharp

Advisory Board

Vanessa Tharp joins the Advisory Board with a specialization in the areas of education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and leadership. Currently a high school teacher in Oregon, Vanessa is involved in student leadership, mentoring programs, diversity training, and teaching conference and workshop facilitation. She is also an adjunct professor for Concordia University's MAT and MEd programs.

Vanessa has a wide range of experience as a volunteer for various organizations, including the Oregon Association of Student Councils, Children's Cancer Association, and Doernbecher Children's Hospital. She also serves on the board of directors of the Oregon Public House and brings expertise in the areas of event planning, fundraising, and community building.

Vanessa obtained her bachelor of science in geography from the University of Oregon in 2004 and master of arts in teaching from Lewis & Clark College in 2005.